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as in cancelling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks
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as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again
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as in withdrawing
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
if I find that you have been lying about this, I'll instantly repeal every promise I made to you
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Recent Examples of repealing
The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to break, could also serve as a barrier to repealing these programs, unless Republicans in the Senate eliminate the filibuster (which is unlikely) or are able to bypass the procedural barrier through the budget reconciliation process.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For years there has been much talk about repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for those retirees who receive another government pension.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Agencies could delay enforcement by revising or repealing these rules, a process that would require notice-and-comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
That included repealing the Obama-era Clean Power Plan (CPP), a landmark rule that would have set limits to carbon pollution from power plants for the first time, had it been implemented.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
The proposal seeks to expand rent control by repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
The measures are legally binding but allow the city council to override the voter’s decision by repealing the safeguards.
—Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Crime in California is out of control, and repealing the mistakes of Proposition 47 by passing Proposition 36 is just the beginning to bringing common sense law enforcement back to our communities.
—Diane Dixon, Orange County Register, 15 Oct. 2024
In addition, Proposition 33 seeks to expand rent control by repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For years there has been much talk about repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for those retirees who receive another government pension.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Agencies could delay enforcement by revising or repealing these rules, a process that would require notice-and-comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
That included repealing the Obama-era Clean Power Plan (CPP), a landmark rule that would have set limits to carbon pollution from power plants for the first time, had it been implemented.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
The proposal seeks to expand rent control by repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
The measures are legally binding but allow the city council to override the voter’s decision by repealing the safeguards.
—Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Crime in California is out of control, and repealing the mistakes of Proposition 47 by passing Proposition 36 is just the beginning to bringing common sense law enforcement back to our communities.
—Diane Dixon, Orange County Register, 15 Oct. 2024
In addition, Proposition 33 seeks to expand rent control by repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repealing
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Perkins, a city commissioner since 2016, supports abolishing the contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in favor of a city police force.Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Stein has called for abolishing student and medical debt.Margie Cullen, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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As the name states, the rule suggests withdrawing 4% of your portfolio every year in retirement in order to avoid running out of money.Michael Foster, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Within minutes, security forces began withdrawing from the area.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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One takes aim at practices the agency says keep sellers bound to its platform and help Amazon unlawfully dominate the landscape for online marketplaces, and another over practices allegedly meant to trick Prime subscribers out of cancelling service.Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noise-cancelling over-ear headphones make great gifts, and this pair of Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones are 54% off and more than 10,000 perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon.Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle, abandoning it in Central Park, and later boarding a bus at a station in Upper Manhattan.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Videos on social media showed Syrian forces abandoning their posts and melting away.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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For The Times) Cathedral pressed hard for an equalizer in the final 40 minutes, but senior goalkeeper Chris Stillwell stood tall for the visitors, denying several quality chances from close range.Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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UnitedHealthcare, similar to other big insurers, has faced lawsuits and criticism from regulators, lawmakers and patients alike over allegedly denying claims to maximize their profits.Annika Kim Constantino,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rather than contradicting each other, these philosophies can complement each other, providing a richer understanding of ethical practice.Big Think, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
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The lidar data indicated the aqueduct followed a more northerly route, contradicting earlier assumptions about its source.Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2024
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